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Mohamed, Dina Mahmoud Aleshmawy, Okeil, Fahima Metwally, Yousef, Amel Mohamed, Mustafa, Mohammed Hassan, Hamada, Hamada Ahmed, Saab, Ibtissam M. |
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Physiotherapy Quarterly; 2019, Vol. 27 Issue 3, p6-11, 6p |
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Introduction. To determine the influence of ultraviolet radiation on vitamin D plasma levels and quality of life in postmenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency. Methods. In a single-blinded randomized controlled trial design, 30 postmenopausal women were chosen suffering from a progressive, generalized muscle weakness, associated with decrease in physical function and poor quality of life. The subjects were aged 45-65 years and were randomly assigned into group A, treated by ultraviolet radiation in addition to regular aerobic exercises; and group B, receiving solely aerobic exercises. All participants had 3 sessions per week for 3 months. Outcome measures determined before and after the 3 months of intervention were vitamin D level and the results of the short form (SF-36) of a specific quality of life questionnaire. Results. A significant increase in vitamin D was observed along with an improvement in quality of life in group A compared with group B after the treatment period. Conclusions. The 12-week program of ultraviolet radiation in addition to regular aerobic exercises yielded more improvement in vitamin D and quality of life than aerobic exercises alone in the management of postmenopausal chronic musculoskeletal disorders. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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